1/31 PoliticsPA Playbook

Written by PoliticsPA Staff

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party targets Mango over an interview with the leader of a Christian Sect, the state Senate and House open thread is updated, and Wagner launches a statewide ad. Good morning politicos, here’s the Playbook!

Pa. Dems Target Mango Over “Homophobic and Racist” Interview: The Pennsylvania Democratic Party is targeting Republican Gubernatorial candidate Paul Mango over his interview with Hyung Jin Moon, the leader of a Christian Sect based in Eastern Pennsylvania where Mango agrees children are “indoctrinated into the homosexual political agenda.”

PittsburghTribune Review: Take a look at who requested Pittsburgh’s Amazon HQ2 bid be made publicTribune Review: Large numbers of Pennsylvania dairy farmers may sell cows soonTribune Review: Harley-Davidson moving Kansas City operations to PennsylvaniaPost-Gazette: Pittsburgh’s Latino community uninspired by president’s addressPost-Gazette: Plum school board takingPost-Gazette: State senators push for more gas leasing in state forestsPost-Gazette: Judge leaves Republican on City Council ballot after hearing offers little clarity on residency

SouthwestWTAJ: Gov. Wolf asks for feedback on redistricting state during Town Hall in State CollegeBeaver County Times: Vogel’s telemedicine bill passes state Senate committeeBeaver County Times: DePasquale frustrated at school districts hiring bus drivers with criminal convictions

NEPATimes-Tribune: Bob Casey takes heat from both sides on Senate abortion voteTimes-Tribune: Young Republicans host State of the Union watch party at county GOP HQTimes Leader: Wilkes-Barre garbage bid under review amid ongoing DPW contract talks

South CentralWITF: Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators lay out expectations for SOTUWHTM: Accused of sexual harassment, Sen. Leach says he’s changedPatriot News: Pa. Sen. Daylin Leach says he was ‘frankly oblivious’ to how his jokes, behavior affected othersPatriot News: Pa. public officials convicted of crimes will have a harder time getting pensions in Senate-passed billPatriot News: Pa. Supreme Court agrees to jump into fight over Philly’s ‘soda tax’Patriot News: Marsy’s Law would bring more rights to crime victimsLNP: Senators say political ties to Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas candidates won’t affect their decisionLNP: How much can school property taxes increase in your area in 2018-19? [graphic]

North by NorthwestWICU: President Trump outlines “New American Moment” in State of the Union AddressMeadville Tribune: Thousands dial for help as state grapples with opioid emergencyCentre Daily Times: DEP proposals offer opportunityCentre Daily Times: Gov. Wolf visits State College to seek voter reform input

OpinionDaily Local: Editorial: Fed standards have refineries over a barrelDaily News: Silence makers: Why did Pa. Democratic Party go MIA on sex harassment? | Will BunchDaily News: Trump and his teleprompter assure America that the State of the Union is strong. No, really | Will BunchTribune Review: Trib editorial: More cause for climate skepticismPost-Gazette: Get moving, justices: Gerrymandering decision needs an opinion, prontoPatriot News: Here’s why a worker’s comp reform bill will help fight the opioid crisis | OpinionPatriot News: In first State of the Union, Trump, a divisive president, calls for unity | Analysis